The Heart Institute at Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital (JDCH) is seeking an experienced leader to become the Medical Director of the Pediatric Cardiac Transplant, Heart Failure, and Cardiomyopathy Programs. The Heart Transplant Program was started in 2010 and has become the second busiest program in the state of Florida.
The physician must be board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology and have demonstrated expertise managing end-stage and advanced heart failure, both medically and utilizing mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and caring for cardiac transplant patients. Ideal candidates would have seven (7) years of post-training clinical experience and preferably two (2) years of leadership experience. Extensive knowledge of UNOS and other regulatory guidelines for transplant practices, and evidence of scientific reasoning and authorship on peer reviewed publications is expected. The qualified physician will join a multi-disciplinary team of transplant, heart failure, and MCS cardiologists and advanced practice providers to provide comprehensive care to pediatric and young adult patients. The Medical Director will be actively involved in Memorials ACGME-accredited Graduate Medical Education programs and should have the desire to teach residents and fellows. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, evidence of program leadership and development, team-building, and strategic planning as they apply to the continued excellence and programmatic growth.
The rapidly growing Cardiology Division consists of 24 Cardiologists, 3 surgeons, 5 interventional catheterization doctors, and 3 transplant physicians. Over 600 catheterizations and 10,000 echocardiograms are performed annually at JDCH. JDCH boasts excellent support for clinical research and there is ample opportunity for involvement. Our center participates in several multicenter studies, trials, and registries. Complementing the Heart Institute, Memorial Healthcare System has comprehensive programs, including the Transplant Institute, located onsite, to provide oversight and additional resources for our program.
This is a full-time employed position with the Memorial Physician Group. The position offers competitive benefits and a compensation package that is commensurate with training and experience. Professional malpractice and medical liability are covered under sovereign immunity.
Benefits Overview
Memorial provides several programs and benefits to ensure you feel supported and connected in your professional and personal life including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care/Healthcare FSA accounts, and Retirement Plans. Some benefits are paid for by Memorial. Some are split between you and Memorial. Some are offered to you at a group discount, and others are paid for by you. We care about keeping you healthy - physically, mentally, socially, and financially. Some of our additional benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), Adoption Assistance, Disability Insurance, Education Assistance, Parental Leave Pay, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, Reproductive Medicine, Physician Wellness Program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Relocation Reimbursement.